Camphor is often used in molecular mass determination because

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Camphor is often used in molecular mass determination because (A) it is readily available (B) it has a very high cryoscopic constant (C) it is volatile (D) it is solvent for organic substances

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Camphor is used in molecular mass determination due to volatile nature. The method is called Pasts camphor method. Camphor acts as a solid solvent which is volatile, hence can be removed easily.

Q. Camphor is often used in molecular mass determination because

it is readily available

it has a very high cryoscopic constant

it is volatile

it is solvent for organic substances

Camphor is used in molecular mass determination due to volatile nature. The method is called Pasts camphor method. Camphor acts as a solid solvent which is volatile, hence can be removed easily.